Description:
One of the best and the most grand monuments gifted by the Holkars to the city of the Indore is the Lalbagh Palace situated on the river Khan. The palace which was started by Tukoji Holkar in 1886 and was completed only in 1921. It was finished in three stages. A wonderful blend of the baroque and renaissance styles, the Lalbagh Palace was one of the most elegant residences of the royalties of India during that period. The whole construction is the reflection of the taste, grandeur and the lifestyle of the Holkars in those days. The interiors are completely based on the colonial style of architecture and therefore the palace was mainly used for parties and other such important functions. The ball room has a wooden floor on springs for that extra bounce. The interiors are decorated with Belgium stained glass and with beautiful carvings of figures and decorations. The main attraction is the main entrance of this palace which is an exact replica of the Buckingham palace of London.
